Naturnest Polaris Aero
#18 in Hard shellFull review
For couples with smaller vehicles who want the slimmest, lightest hard shell they can get for under $1,700.
Amazon $1,699$1,699
The Naturnest Polaris Aero rates 3.2 among hard shell tents; the CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor rates 3.2 among soft shell ones.
CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor
#19 in Soft shellFull review
A narrow two person soft shell for a solo camper or a couple who wants a full length bed, a thick mattress and good ventilation. Check the roof load first: CVT lists it at 152 lb.
CVT $1,699$1,699
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (hard shell and soft shell), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Naturnest Polaris Aero | CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 80 $65.86 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 25.8 sq ft) | 56 $55.08 per sq ft of bed ($1,699, 30.8 sq ft) |
| Weight 20% | 38 120.6 lb for 25.8 sq ft of bed (4.7 lb per sq ft) | 31 152 lb for 30.8 sq ft of bed (4.9 lb per sq ft) |
| Weather 20% | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season | 62 waterproof rating not published, 4 season |
| Comfort 15% | 32 2.4 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated | 57 3 in mattress, anti-condensation mat not stated, 2 skylights |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Naturnest Polaris Aero | CVT Pioneer Mt. Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | ||
| Shell | Hard shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Clamshell | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Mattress | 47.2 x 78.7 in | 47 x 94.5 in |
| Bed area | 25.8 sq ft | 30.8 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in | 3 in |
| Skylights | - | 2 |
| Built-in lights | Yes | No |
| Weather | ||
| Fabric | 900D Oxford with PU coating | 320G ripstop canvas |
| Season rating | 4 season | 4 season |
| Annex | - | None offered |
| On the vehicle | ||
| Weight | 120.6 lb | 152 lb |
| Closed size | 82.7 x 51.2 x 4.3 in | - |
| Open size | 82.7 x 51.2 x 63.4 in | 94 x 48.5 x 49 in |
| Closed height | 4.3 in | - |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min | 8 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-04 |